I am taking it all in and looking forward to implementing ideas and watching out for and avoiding pitfalls in my journey.

@Jack QuinFor us, a 530 credit score is a no-go from the start. 3x income is great, but they do not pay their bills.When I self-managed and listed on Zillow or any other platforms, I usually would initially assess people by speaking to them on the phone. 2-5 minutes on a phone call with a prospective tenant will give you a good idea of what to expect.

Here is a good thread on general neighborhood grades in Columbus, esp. the third comment from Grant: https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/577/topics/312730-a-b-c-d-areas-in-columbus-ohGood luck, and let us know how things turn out!

In terms of LVP, I would check local rent comps to get any idea for what renters in your area could be looking for. 

Guys not sure the volume of furnaces you install, and I know this is off topic, but I strongly strongly disagree Goodman’s are a good furnace.

Could help you to branch out into other neighborhoods.Some of these ideas came from when I helped my parent move... 

I hate the idea of wholesaling but gonna give a shot for the sake of building capital.

I am ready to start investing and make a move but I feel like I'm all over the place with ideas and I'm having a hard time coming down to one goal/strategy.

You have found the right place for a plethora of information on REI.Set up keyword alerts to be notified of the topics that interest you: http://www.biggerpockets.com/alertsWishing you the best!

@Dmitriy Fomichenko No, we are on the same topic